{
  "id": 11606674,
  "title": "Senior citizens FD rates up to 8.5%: Check list",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/senior-citizens-fd-rates-up-to-8-5-check-list",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-03T04:30:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/invest/fd-rates-up-to-8-50-for-senior-citizens-on-5-year-deposits-check-the-list-of-banks/articleshow/134651543.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Senior citizens looking to invest in fixed deposits (FDs) can benefit from the current interest rates which have reached up to 8.5% for a five-year tenure, according to The Economic Times. While the interest rate is a crucial factor to consider, senior citizens should also weigh additional aspects such as FD tenure, premature withdrawal rules, and minimum deposit requirements before making their decision. Across various banks, both small finance and private sector banks are offering competitive rates, with Suryoday Small Finance Bank leading the pack at 8.5% for senior citizens, followed by DCB Bank at 8% for the same tenure.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}